Post by Voltan on Aug 13, 2017 18:39:05 GMT

Not sure if this counts, but I would consider myself as a mercenary/sellsword. I pick up additional weapons and armor from my vanquished opponents.

Toying with the idea of adding either a gorget or leather chest armor.

Influenced/inspired by none other than Voltan the Dark One from "Hawk the Slayer."

"You see, a sword is three feet of tempered steel---with deathdancing on every inch, and hanging like a dark star on the very point."--Ronald Lacey, as Oswald, from Sword Of The Valiant, 1984www.facebook.com/appleseedcustoms/

Post by Verity on Nov 4, 2017 17:39:35 GMT

So I have been composing a bunch of armor pieces together to go for a couple of costumes, one of which is a dark souls type death knight kind of thing. For Halloween this year I donned the partial set and we wound up with an ok result, I think:

For those curious it is consisting of Tunic, leggings, and boots, blackened steel coif (butted) with brass ring accents, a blackened maille steel hauberk (riveted interlocked with solid ring) also with brass accents, plate armor is a set of 18 ga steel with vambraces, shin greaves, pauldrons and breast and back plates. I then added an 18 ga gorget and 18 ga helmet loosely inspired on Corinthian design. I know it is mismatched but I think it looks cool. What do you guys think?

Post by Voltan on Nov 5, 2017 18:44:46 GMT

That's a fantastic setup I think. Has sort of a malevolent look. I like it!

"You see, a sword is three feet of tempered steel---with deathdancing on every inch, and hanging like a dark star on the very point."--Ronald Lacey, as Oswald, from Sword Of The Valiant, 1984www.facebook.com/appleseedcustoms/

Post by Faldarin on Nov 5, 2017 23:05:22 GMT

I think it looks good. Reminds me of the cathedral knights from Dark Souls 3. But just in general a very soulsian look. If you wanted a more 'paladin' look to it, I would say different helm, maybe open faced, and the lighter maille. (As for contrast, doesn't have to be silvery, maybe some kind of plated coppery color or such.)

One who despairs in his powerlessness cannot change the winds of fate.

The boy of prophecy will take up the dark sword... but - hate and anger, they are a double-edged blade. The day will come, when he bares his teeth against destiny.

Post by christain on Dec 7, 2017 17:28:09 GMT

As requested by Verity, and submitted for your approval. I posted these in the Welcome Wagon, 'cause I completely forgot about this thread. Hope you all enjoy. I'll provide a breakdown of the various pieces of armor a little later. Enjoy!

Post by Verity on Dec 7, 2017 17:32:26 GMT

As requested by Verity, and submitted for your approval. I posted these in the Welcome Wagon, 'cause I completely forgot about this thread. Hope you all enjoy. I'll provide a breakdown of the various pieces of armor a little later. Enjoy! :)

Post by christain on Dec 7, 2017 18:08:46 GMT

As promised---a breakdown of my stuff: Pic #1-The Templar. The great helm was bought from Amazon---$69.95(no kidding!), the mail was had from KOA. It's darkened, round-riveted/flat ring---great stuff! Made by Lord of Battles. The Templar surcoat is a long-discontinued MRL item. It originally had long sleeves. The sword is an older Windlass that I got with a bundle deal. Pic#2- The Castle Guard. The great helm is by Deepeeka, bought from KOA. 14ga....love that thing! The gorget, pauldrons, and lower arms are by Mytholon, and bought through Medieval Collectibles. Very good costume-grade armor that won't send your bank account into shock. The breastplate is by Epic Armoury. Also good quality at decent prices. The tassets and knees are also Mytholon. I don't care much for the knees and will eventually upgrade to full upper cuisses and cased greaves. The sword--(duhh)--Hanwei Lowlander. Pic#3- The Stormin' Norman. The nasal helm is an ultra-cheapo from KOA. As it turns out, it's probably the favorite helm in my collection. It started as a metal bucket, but I added a liner and chin cord. Fantastic little helm! Mail by LOB/KOA. The leather vambraces are custom made, bought at Ren-fest. The axe...Cold Steel Viking...absolutely SICK. The sword...my most precious Hanwei Cawood Viking. I'll be buried with that sword. Well that's about it. I have a ton more I could show...but we'll wait for another day. Hope you all enjoyed.

Post by Verity on Dec 7, 2017 19:55:50 GMT

My plate is also epic Armoury... not the best but certainly decent stuff! My maille is solid flat ring and flat ring riveted. Pretty good stuff given the 4-in-1 only has 1 riveted link out of the 5... not period but convincing and pretty darned strong....

Post by christain on Dec 7, 2017 20:38:35 GMT

I have the full set of EA 'Dark Warrior' armor. It looks totally awesome with the mail under it. I have the darkened sallet helm and the darkened sugarloaf. It'll do for a photo shoot, but I would NEVER wear it to a Ren-fest in Texas weather. Maybe some pieces, but the whole kit....nah. I'm too old and crippled-up for a trek like that. They'd be hauling me out on a stretcher. Now, if I were 21 with a good back....?....maybe.

Post by spikeynorman47 on Dec 7, 2017 21:49:01 GMT

Forgive the cheap butted mail It's and old gift. One day I wish to complete a 13th century knight but,as of now this is what I have. Mens joggers for cheap hosen, the warriors gambeson from Epic Armory , get dressed for battle 13th century soldier boots and the Hanwei tinker arming sword.

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